What is the highest salary for Software Development Manager?

The highest salary for Software Development Manager is $298,986 per year, $24,916 per month or $144 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Software Development Manager?

The lowest salary for Software Development Manager is $189,366 per year, $15,780 per month or $91 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Software Development Manager?

The salary trajectory of Software Development Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,484 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,372 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

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How much does Software Development Manager make?

Q: How much does Software Development Manager make?

The average salary for Software Development Manager is $235,965 per year or $113 per hour, with top earners making up to $366,970 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $189,366 (25th percentile) to $298,986 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5840 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Manager employees.

Total pay range

$189K - $299K/yr

$236K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$139K - $206K/yrBase pay

$50K - $93K/yrAdditional pay

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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer Manager

$139K–$225K/yr

Software Developer IV

$119K–$178K/yr

Senior Manager of Software Development

$231K–$374K/yr

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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for Software Development Manager in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $230,898, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $217,457, Financial Services with a median total pay of $216,873, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $207,287, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $206,088.

Manufacturing

Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Software Development Manager are Amazon Lab126, Texas Instruments, and General Motors (GM).

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